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The Dallas Cowboys are parting ways with a depth piece on their defensive line this offseason ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Per multiple reports, the Cowboys have waived defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey after one season with the team.

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Apex Sports / March 5

Dallas Cowboys Waive Former All-UFL Defensive Tackle After Injury-Riddled Season

The Dallas Cowboys are continuing to adjust their roster as the new league year approaches, and the latest move involves parting ways with a recent defensive line acquisition.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5

Cowboys Waiving DT Perrion Winfrey

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Cowboys are waiving DT Perrion Winfrey. Winfrey, 25, is a former fourth-round pick by the Browns in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 29

Cowboys designate NFL preseason star for return from IR to bolster DL

The Dallas Cowboys are continuing to call in the reinforcements. After starting the season with several defensive players on injured reserve, the Cowboys are seeing help is on the way.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / September 8, 2025

Cowboys place Perrion Winfrey on IR, thinning line after Micah Parsons trade

The Dallas Cowboys will be without a defensive tackle for at least the next few games. On Monday, they placed Perrion Winfrey on injured reserve due to a back issue.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / September 8, 2025

Dallas Cowboys' heartbreaking injury update ahead of Week 2 adds intrigue to high-profile player's fate

Perrion Winfrey was one of the biggest preseason standouts for the Dallas Cowboys in August. His effort was so noticeable that head coach Brian Schottenheimer got emotional when discussing the veteran had made the 53-man roster before the start of the regular season.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / September 8, 2025

Cowboys place DT Perrion Winfrey on injured reserve

The Cowboys have placed defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey on injured reserve, the team announced. Winfrey injured his back in an Aug. 31 practice, did not practice the rest of the week and was ruled out of Thursday's season opener against the Eagles.

NFL News / Inside The Star / September 4, 2025

Week 1 Injury Report: Cowboys get good news on 2 starters

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 1, 2025

Key Cowboys defender misses practice Monday following back injury

Throughout the 2025 offseason, the Dallas Cowboys had one of their highest-profile players sit out with back tightness. Of course, that was Micah Parsons, who also happened to be going through a contentious contract negotiation and was eventually traded to the Green Bay Packers.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 31, 2025

Dallas Cowboys dodge bullet with Perrion Winfrey injury update

In four days, the Dallas Cowboys will meet the Philadelphia Eagles in the first game of the NFL season on Thursday night. The clock is ticking for the Cowboys to have everything in order before their first game, but as we all know, there have been a lot of moving parts with this team.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 27, 2025

Cowboys DT calls out rivals in heartwarming video after making 53-man roster

The Dallas Cowboys had to make some difficult roster decisions on Monday as the team finalized its 53-man lineup headed into Week 1's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Perrion Winfrey roster decision had Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer overcome by emotion

There were multiple fan-favorites released by the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, including wide receiver Traeshon Holden, safety Alijah Clark, and running back Deuce Vaughn.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 26, 2025

3 biggest surprises from Cowboys' initial 53-man roster for 2025 NFL season

The Dallas Cowboys, along with the rest of the NFL, have officially finished up the hardest day on the league's calendar. Roster cuts are never easy, and today, many players found out they won't be a part of the 2025 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 26, 2025

Cowboys surprise fans with All-UFL standout on 53-man roster after cut scare

UPDATE: The Dallas Cowboys pulled the old switcharoo on fans after an initial report that defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey was released by the team. However, shortly after, reports surfaced that he has been named to the 53-man roster for the regular season.

All-UFL standout makes case for Cowboys 53-man roster spot in preseason finale

There was some excitement in Dallas Cowboys Nation after the team signed defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey earlier in the NFL offseason. The 6-foot-4, 291-pound Winfrey, a former Cleveland Browns fourth-round NFL Draft pick, starred for the Birmingham Stallions during the 2025 season and earned All-UFL honors before his signing.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 27, 2025

All-UFL standout gets first-team reps after shining at Cowboys camp

The Dallas Cowboys strapped on full pads for the first time during in this year's training camp on Sunday, and players were eager to get the pads cracking.

NFL News / Inside The Star / June 23, 2025

The Cowboys Added a Wildcard to Their 2025 Defensive Line

On June 18, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys signed Perrion Winfrey, a former fourth-round NFL Draft pick and recent UFL breakout star, to strengthen a defensive line that lacked consistency in 2024.

New York Jets News / 5 GOATs / December 3, 2023

Jets’ Perrion Winfrey expected to be out for season after being carted off vs Falcons

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh provided a brutal update on defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey on Sunday following the team’s 13-8 loss against the Atlanta Falcons.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 3, 2023

Defensive Tackle's Jets Debut Spoiled by Injury

New York Jets' defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey suffered an injury on a special teams play in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / December 3, 2023

Can Perrion Winfrey be Jets Next gem for Defensive Staff

Can Perrion Winfrey be the next defensive gem unearthed by the Jets and their staff? Say what you will about Robert Saleh and the 2023 Jets, but one undeniable fact up to this point is that they do some impressive work when it comes to player development.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2, 2023

Jets Elevating DT Perrion Winfrey

Jordan Schultz reports that the Jets are elevating DT Perrion Winfrey for Week 13. Winfrey joined the Jets practice squad after he was cut by the Browns for repeated off-field incidents that resulted in a two-game suspension. The suspension stemmed from an incident in which he allegedly threatened a woman with a gun..

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / July 20, 2023

Browns expected to add D-lineman after latest cut

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2023

Browns waive 2022 draft pick

The Browns decided to part ways with one of their youngest players on Wednesday morning after he found himself in the news for the wrong reason a day ago.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / February 15, 2023